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RALEIGH INTERVIEWS

The latest interviews with theater stars, creatives & more from Raleigh
Interview: LaKisha Jones, Morgan James, & Hugh Panaro of North Carolina Symphony's BR

Interview: LaKisha Jones, Morgan James, & Hugh Panaro of North Carolina Symphony's BRAVO BROADWAY

by Jeffrey Kare — February 6, 2026
On February 13th & 14th, the North Carolina Symphony will be presenting BRAVO BROADWAY. Three guest vocalists are coming down to the Triangle area to perform showstoppers from beloved Broadway musicals such as WICKED, RENT, HAMILTON, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and more. I recently got to speak with e...
Interview: Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme Are Bringing Holiday Magic to a City Near You

Interview: Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme Are Bringing Holiday Magic to a City Near You

by David Clarke — October 29, 2025
Eight years into redefining what a holiday show can be, drag powerhouses Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme are once again decking the halls, and the patriarchy, with a brand-new production of The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show....
Interview: Cayleigh Capaldi of THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour

Interview: Cayleigh Capaldi of THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour

by Jeffrey Kare — October 3, 2025
From October 7th-12th, the national tour of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE SOUND OF MUSIC will be gracing the stage of the Durham Performing Arts Center. Taking on the starring role of Maria Rainer is Cayleigh Capaldi....
Interview: Kathy Voytko of BEAUTY & THE BEAST National Tour

Interview: Kathy Voytko of BEAUTY & THE BEAST National Tour

by Jeffrey Kare — August 27, 2025
From September 2nd-14th, the national tour of Disney’s BEAUTY & THE BEAST will be gracing the stage of the Durham Performing Arts Center. Taking on the role of MRS. POTTS is actress Kathy Voytko. Read our interview with Kathy!...
Interview: Jackie Dempsey on Squonk's BROUHAHA

Interview: Jackie Dempsey on Squonk's BROUHAHA

by Jeffrey Kare — August 4, 2025
Jackie Dempsey is the co-founder and co-artistic director of Squonk. The Pittsburgh-based theatrical performance group has played everywhere from Broadway to the Kennedy Center, and now they're bringing their playful, collaborative energy to North Carolina on August 23rd and 24th....
Interview: Carmen Cusack on WICKED, BRIGHT STAR, & BULL DURHAM

Interview: Carmen Cusack on WICKED, BRIGHT STAR, & BULL DURHAM

by Jeffrey Kare — May 6, 2025
Coming to Theatre Raleigh to perform in concert this Saturday night is Carmen Cusack. She returns returns to the area after starring as Annie in last season's Bull Durham: The Musical....
BWW Q&A: Cadie J. Bryan on THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO at North Carolina Opera

BWW Q&A: Cadie J. Bryan on THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO at North Carolina Opera

by Joshua Wright — March 27, 2025
BWW Q&A: Cadie J. Bryan of The Marriage of Figaro at North Carolina OperaaComedic capers and uproarious antics take center stage as Mozart’s classic opera battle of the sexes and the classes returns to North Carolina Opera. Follow Figaro, the cunning confidant, and Susanna, the sly servant, as the...
Interview: Alex Fluker & Conor Kruger of the 2024 DPAC Rising Star Awards

Interview: Alex Fluker & Conor Kruger of the 2024 DPAC Rising Star Awards

by Jeffrey Kare — May 20, 2024
Earlier this month, the 2024 DPAC Rising Star Awards took place at the Durham Performing Arts Center. This regional competition brings together high school musical theater students from Central and Eastern North Carolina to perform and compete for the chance to represent the Triangle in The National...
Interview: Bekah Brunstetter on PlayMakers' THE GAME and Broadway's THE NOTEBOOK

Interview: Bekah Brunstetter on PlayMakers' THE GAME and Broadway's THE NOTEBOOK

by Jeffrey Kare — April 9, 2024
Bekah Brunstetter is a native of North Carolina who just so happens to be a prolific playwright. Among her works are F*CKING ART, I USED TO WRITE ON WALLS, BE A GOOD LITTLE WIDOW, GOING TO A PLACE WHERE YOU ALREADY ARE, and THE CAKE....
Interview: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD's Maeve Moynihan Shares her Journey to Becoming Scou

Interview: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD's Maeve Moynihan Shares her Journey to Becoming Scout in the National Tour

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 26, 2023
In BroadwayWorld's exclusive interview, Maeve Moynihan discusses her journey and excitement of starring in the national tour of To Kill a Mockingbird. Read on to learn more about her experience and role as Scout....
Video: Richard Thomas Is Bringing TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD to a City Near You

Video: Richard Thomas Is Bringing TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD to a City Near You

by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge — September 23, 2023
In this video, watch as we catch up with star of the To Kill a Mockingbird National Tour, Richard Thomas! He chats about the importance of this story, why it still resonates with audiences, and so much more! ...
Interview: Sara Jean Ford of North Carolina Theatre's MARY POPPINS

Interview: Sara Jean Ford of North Carolina Theatre's MARY POPPINS

by Jeffrey Kare — July 20, 2023
From July 25th-30th, North Carolina Theatre will be presenting MARY POPPINS at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, which is located inside the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts. I had the great pleasure of interviewing actress Sara Jean Ford, who will be taking on the role of Winifred Banks. S...
Interview: Tony Award-Winner Ben Vereen Talks STEPPIN' OUT, PIPPIN, & ROOTS

Interview: Tony Award-Winner Ben Vereen Talks STEPPIN' OUT, PIPPIN, & ROOTS

by Jeffrey Kare — March 24, 2023
On Saturday, April 1st, Broadway legend Ben Vereen will be coming to North Carolina to perform at High Point Theatre with his one-man show, STEPPIN' OUT. ...
Interview: Joy Woods of North Carolina Theatre's DREAMGIRLS

Interview: Joy Woods of North Carolina Theatre's DREAMGIRLS

by Jeffrey Kare — February 2, 2023
From February 7th-12th, North Carolina Theatre will be presenting DREAMGIRLS at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, which is located inside Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. I had the great pleasure of interviewing actress Joy Woods, who will be taking on the role of Deena Jones. Some of her prev...
Interview: Tony-Winning Lighting Designer Tyler Micoleau On PlayMakers Repertory Comp

Interview: Tony-Winning Lighting Designer Tyler Micoleau On PlayMakers Repertory Company's HAMLET

by Jeffrey Kare — January 24, 2023
From January 25h-February 12th, PlayMakers Repertory Company will be presenting William Shakespeare's famous tragedy, HAMLET, featuring lighting design by Tyler Micoleau....
Interview: Chatting With Cora Hemphill & Tim Arts of Firebox Theatre Company

Interview: Chatting With Cora Hemphill & Tim Arts of Firebox Theatre Company

by Jeffrey Kare — December 2, 2022
One of the newer theatre companies in the Triangle Area is Firebox Theatre Company. It's located in Wake Forest, North Carolina. I had the great pleasure of interviewing both of the founders, Cora Hemphill & Tim Artz, about all of this and more....
Interview: Kathleen Garrett of North Carolina Theatre's STEEL MAGNOLIAS

Interview: Kathleen Garrett of North Carolina Theatre's STEEL MAGNOLIAS

by Jeffrey Kare — November 2, 2022
From November 4th-13th, North Carolina Theatre will be launching their 2022-23 season with a production of Robert Harling's STEEL MAGNOLIAS at A.J. Fletcher Opera Theatre, which is located inside Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. Actress Kathleen Garrett is taking on the role of Ouiser Bou...
Interview: ANASTASIA's Willem Butler Talks Life After BroadwayWorld's NEXT ON STAGE &

Interview: ANASTASIA's Willem Butler Talks Life After BroadwayWorld's NEXT ON STAGE & Making His Touring Debut

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 25, 2022
Willem Butler, winner of BroadwayWorld's first ever season of Next on Stage, is currently shining bright on stages across the country as Dmitry in the National Tour of Anastasia. A recent graduate from Elon University, Anastasia is Butler's touring debut! Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Willem...
VIDEO: Andrew Levitt (aka Nina West) Is Hitting the Road Again in HAIRSPRAY

VIDEO: Andrew Levitt (aka Nina West) Is Hitting the Road Again in HAIRSPRAY

by Backstage With Richard Ridge — September 3, 2022
Watch as RuPaul's Drag Race star Nina West checks in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to chat about returning to the touring production of Hairspray and so much more!...
2022 Triangle Rising Star Winners Symoné Spencer and Joshua Thompson

2022 Triangle Rising Star Winners Symoné Spencer and Joshua Thompson

by Nicole Ackman — May 13, 2022
On Wednesday night, I got to attend the Triangle Rising Star Awards at DPAC. They are part of the National High School Musical Theater Awards, also known as the Jimmy Awards, which celebrate achievement in high school musical theatre. After the ceremony, I got to chat with the Best Actor and Best Ac...
Arnetia Walker on THE WIZ, DREAMGIRLS, & YES, VIRGINIA

Arnetia Walker on THE WIZ, DREAMGIRLS, & YES, VIRGINIA

by Jeffrey Kare — November 11, 2021
From November 18th-21st, Judson Theatre Company will be presenting a new holiday comedy by Stan Zimmerman & Christian McLaughlin titled YES, VIRGINIA at Owens Auditorium inside the Bradshaw Performing Arts Center. Actress Arnetia Walker stars in the production opposite Mindy Sterling. She has appear...
Stan Zimmerman on THE GOLDEN GIRLS and YES, VIRGINIA

Stan Zimmerman on THE GOLDEN GIRLS and YES, VIRGINIA

by Jeffrey Kare — November 2, 2021
Stan Zimmerman is a playwright who has two events coming up at Owens Auditorium inside Bradshaw Performing Arts Center, both of which will be presented by Judson Theatre Company in Pinehurst, North Carolina. On November 14th, he'll be sharing some behind the scenes stories from his days of working a...
Jarvis Green of LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL (NCT)

Jarvis Green of LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL (NCT)

by Nicole Ackman — October 31, 2021
Jarvis Green is the director and music director of North Carolina Theatre’s Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill. This play with music explores events in the life of American singer Billie Holiday. Jarvis is the Founding Artistic Director of JAG Productions....
Ben Davis of North Carolina Theatre's 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL

Ben Davis of North Carolina Theatre's 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL

by Jeffrey Kare — October 12, 2021
From October 12th-17th, North Carolina Theatre will be presenting a production of 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, which is located inside Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. The show features a book penned by Patricia Resnick, who was one of the screenwriters behind the o...
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